Cricket Cups — Set 1
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The Deodhar Trophy is a prestigious domestic tournament in India played in which cricket format?
Correct Answer: C. One Day Limited Overs
The correct answer is 'One Day Limited Overs'. The Deodhar Trophy is a List A cricket competition involving various zonal teams. It was named after Professor D. B. Deodhar, who is often called the Grand Old Man of Indian Cricket. The tournament follows the 50-over format similar to international One Day matches.
Which international cricket trophy is contested exclusively between the national teams of Australia and England?
Correct Answer: C. The Ashes
The Ashes is one of the oldest and most celebrated Test cricket rivalries in the world. It originated in 1882 after an English newspaper published a satirical obituary of English cricket. The biennial series alternates between being hosted in England and Australia.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is played between India and which other cricketing nation?
Correct Answer: B. Australia
The correct answer is 'Australia'. This trophy is named in honor of legendary cricketers Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar. It is a Test series that has become one of the most competitive fixtures in modern cricket. India won the inaugural series held in 1996.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is also famously known as which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Ranji Trophy One Day
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is the premier limited-overs domestic competition in India. It is named after the famous Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare who led India to its first Test win. Tamil Nadu is one of the most successful teams in the history of this cup.
Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the match between the Ranji Trophy champions and a Rest of India team?
Correct Answer: C. Irani Cup
The Irani Cup was conceived to commemorate the 25th year of the Ranji Trophy in 1959-60. It is named after Z. R. Irani, who was a long-time treasurer of the BCCI. The match is played over five days following the Test match format.
The Wisden Trophy, now replaced by the Richards-Botham Trophy, was played between England and which team?
Correct Answer: B. West Indies
The Wisden Trophy was established in 1963 to mark the 100th edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. It was awarded to the winner of the Test series between England and the West Indies. In 2020, it was retired and renamed to honor Viv Richards and Ian Botham.
Which cricket cup is specifically played among the Asian cricketing nations?
Correct Answer: B. Asia Cup
The Asia Cup is organized by the Asian Cricket Council and was first held in 1984. It is the only continental championship in cricket and alternates between ODI and T20 formats. India holds the record for the most titles won in this tournament.
The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy is a One Day International series contested between?
Correct Answer: B. Australia and New Zealand
The trophy is named after the Chappell family of Australia and the Hadlee family of New Zealand. It was established in 2004 to celebrate the trans-Tasman rivalry in limited-overs cricket. New Zealand won the first edition of this trophy.
Which trophy is awarded to the winners of India's primary T20 domestic tournament?
Correct Answer: D. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
This tournament is named after Syed Mushtaq Ali, the first Indian cricketer to score a Test century overseas. It was introduced by the BCCI to promote the T20 format at the domestic level. All domestic states and union territories participate in this event.
The Nidahas Trophy was a tri-nation series held in 2018 to celebrate the 70th independence anniversary of which nation?
Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka
Nidahas Trophy was a T20I tournament featuring Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh. The word 'Nidahas' means independence in the Sinhala language. India won the 2018 edition after a thrilling final against Bangladesh.